Perhaps this is an obsession...I just can't seem to get jars off my mind these days! Here are some great uses for those jars we can't seem to give up. What are some of the ways use use your recycled and/or thrifted jars?

I agree Lorrie...I love the simple idea of mixing sea salt and dried rose petals from the garden! I'm also lovin' the concept of using jars for baking token food gifts...like the tiny little pies and the Rosemary bread!

Ohh wonderful list, I love using canning jars. Hey make sure you come by tomarrow and see my post. I made the most amazing thing with canning jars. Think chocolate and raspberries !!! xoxox Love you Clarice

Hi Diane! Yes...I too am a lover of that simple gift of pretty candies in clear glass jars!!! Such a simple way to give a token gift.Love,Traceyx0xP.S. I LOVE your framed mosaic project...absolutely gorgeous...looks wonderful in your hall...paper is magical!

Hi, Tracey...I just wanted to say that I don't blog, but I do follow some blogs, I just found yours through Manuela. I have followed her lovely blog for a while now. I ordered your book Frugal Luxuries, and wasn't sure about it, (since it had no pictures), but gave it a try anyway. I am amazed, so much useful information. I'm 3/4 through it now, and it's a GREAT book. I love your outlook on life, and I love the tips you give for creating a wonderful and warm home for your family. I can't wait to get home tonight and read more!

IHG...thank you so very much for your generous words regarding my work. You don't know how much it means to me to know that it's being enjoyed by others. What a HUGE compliment. Thank you again! Love,Traceyx0x

Yes...I think the pie is definitely in my top favorites as it's sooo cute...and as you say just the right size for quenching that sweet tooth...that 's one pie I wouldn't mind admitting that I actually ate the entire thing! ;)

Hi C.O. Eve! Well, it's probably not part of the recommended uses by their manufacturers! LOL That being said, I've only baked in canning jars (such as Mason and Ball jars) at no higher than 350 degrees but, in my experience, they've held up quite well. This is probably because they've been designed to hold up to the high heat of water processing. :)Love,Traceyx0xP.S. I loved your post on your daughter learning to sew a dolly wardrobe!

Oh Brenda...what an ordeal/adventure you have been going through! Sooo happy it wasn't worse than it was...and you all are in our prayers for a seamless recovery back to normal.

Okay, I have to tell you, we really are kindred spirits...I too ordered the vanilla beans from Amazon to make vanilla extract! Truth be told, I actually bought them last October and never used them (they're still in their sealed bag ;). I was doing a lot of baking and using a lot of vanilla and thought it'd be so easy to make my own and then some extras for gift baskets etc. Well...I never got around to buying the vodka and then I started dieting and the baking went to the wayside...yada yada yada! ;))) Now you have inspired me to action my sweet friend! I cannot let my pound of vanilla beans languish in the pantry any longer. :)Love,Traceyx0x

First time visitor and just loving everything. Beauty has nothing to do with pocketbook size; your blog is proof. I'm just going all around your blog and "oohing and aahing".Have a lovely day, as lovely as you are.

I try to buy 2 or 3 of the same mason or storage jars at GW. For party favors, gifts to teachers, etc., I put bird seed or mix, one of each kind per jar, and attach pretty label and ribbon. Everyone likes to feed birds.

Gail...you are so kind...thank you for the words of appreciation. They've made my day! Yes, you are so right, it's as you say, beauty has absolutely nothing to do with pocketbook size! Thanks again for taking the time to comment...hope to see you again soon! :)))Warmly,Traceyx0x

Hi Nana!Such good ideas...you've reminded me that I need to start drying rose petals as well! I plan to make the rose petal sea salt scrub as part of Frugal Luxuries Spa Baskets this year! Thanks so much for the nice note and nudge.Love,Traceyx0x

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"FRUGAL LUXURIES: Simple Pleasures to Enhance Your Life and Comfort Your Soul" was written by Tracey McBride and published by Bantam Books, NY, in 1997. It was the first of its genre to synergize the elements of simplicity, frugality and gracious living.

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